78/100
OUTSTANDINGhigh confidence
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller
Expert Take
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller upgrades the original with TMR joysticks and Hall Effect triggers offering drift‑free precision and customizable trigger pulls, plus 1000 Hz wireless polling for low‑latency PC/Android gaming. Build quality is solid, but extra shoulder bumpers and RGB lighting feel gimmicky, and native platform support is limited to PC and Android.
Pros
- TMR joysticks provide drift‑free precision and lower power consumption.mamageek.co.uk
- Hall Effect triggers with linear and tactile modes offer customizable pull feel.mamageek.co.uk
- Tactile D‑pad delivers satisfying and accurate directional inputs.howtogeek.com
- Remappable bumpers and back paddles allow extensive button customization.thesixthaxis.com
Cons
- Additional shoulder bumpers feel excessive and unnecessary.howtogeek.com
- RGB lighting is only aesthetic and lacks practical function.howtogeek.com
- Limited native platform support – no Xbox, PlayStation, only partial Switch compatibility via firmware update.thesixthaxis.com
- No DInput option for 2.4 GHz wireless, limiting compatibility with some PC games.howtogeek.com
- The feedback is muted, the material feels unpleasant, and the whole thing just feels cheaply made.pcgamer.com
- Whether you’re executing quick combos in a fighting game or pulling off a delicate drift in a racing game, the triggers respond perfectly, adding a level of accuracy that many gaming controllers fail to deliver.igeekphone.com
Expert Quality
78
Deal Score
77
Price
$51.29
Current Price
$51.29$71.23-28%
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